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WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump announced on this week that the U.S. launched a “deadly strike” against Islamic State fighters. The U.S. launched attacks in northwest Nigeria, where Trump says the fighters had been killing Christians. Trump announced the strike via a post on Truth Social. He said the strike targeted “ISIS Terrorist Scum in […]
Representative Scott Franklin (R-FL) applauded the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) into its weather forecasting systems, calling it "meaningful progress in modernizing forecasting capabilities." NOAA announced the change last week, specifying that the new AI systems include the Artificial Intelligence Global Forecast System (AIGFS), which uses 99.7% less computing […]
Florida gubernatorial candidate James Fishback (R) vowed to bring back nativity scenes to government property to honor the birth of Jesus Christ if elected to the governor's mansion this week. Fishback, who is catholic, critcized a 1989 Supreme Court case that ruled nativity scenes on government property violated the Establishment Clause and therefore were illegal. […]
Miami International Airport Making Big Changes, New Concourse Coming Soon ¡Feliz Navidad! The Miami International Airport (MIA) is actively trying to shake the "Third World airport" label it was recently tagged with when we reported on some glaring and decades-long aesthetic issues, putting together a comprehensive makeover plan that appears to address a significant portion […]
James Uthmeier Announces Arrest of Florida Man in Virginia on Human Trafficking Charges Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the arrest of a Florida man in Virginia on human trafficking charges this week. READ MORE. Attorney General James Uthmeier: "Soft on crime policies don't work. In Florida we will prosecute to the fullest and seek […]
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against President Donald Trump this week. Trump had previously asked to lift a lower court injunction. The lower court had blocked the president from sending National Guard troops into Illinois over its governor’s objections. The Trump administration issued an appeal in October. The appeal urged that it needed to federalize […]
The Consulate General of Israel in Miami denounced the vandalization of a menorah lit at the Miami-Dade Tax Collector's Office this week. The suspect, 46-year-old Nicholas Eichorst, is accused of knocking the menorah over and ripping its bulbs from their sockets after being caught on camera just days after the office’s first-ever Hanukkah ceremony. "The […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the arrest of a Florida man in Virginia on human trafficking charges this week. The man, 40-year-old Kevin Tilcock, is accused of manipulating and transporting a woman across Florida and Mississippi while engaging in sexual activity. Tilcock also allegedly gave the woman drugs during her capture and threatened her […]
Florida Gas Prices Down Heading Into Christmas Compared to 2024 Floridians hitting the road can expect cheaper gas prices ahead of the Christmas holiday compared to the same time last year, according to AAA. READ MORE. Senator Ashley Moody: "My sympathies go out to @BenSasse and the entire Sasse family. Please keep them in your […]
Luna Backs Targeting Drug Cartels of Venezuela, Terrestrial Targets but Only if its Intelligence-Backed With President Donald Trump announcing that he would look to target drug cartels on land, lawmakers like Florida Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna (R), who support direct targeting of Venezuelan drug cartels in open waters, are saying that they would support direct […]
Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) has introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen America's relationship with the Caucasus country of Armenia and to impose more substantial penalties against its neighbor, Azerbaijan. The Nagorno-Karabakh region of Azerbaijan is an ethnic Armenian enclave that the two countries have fought over since the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. In […]
Florida gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner (R) recently announced the formation of his Flagler County Leadership Committee as he seeks to build grassroots support in the governor's race. “Flagler County is my home. It is a growing and vibrant community, and I’m incredibly grateful and honored for the leadership, trust, and support of these men and […]
Floridians hitting the road can expect cheaper gas prices ahead of the Christmas holiday compared to the same time last year, according to AAA. As of Tuesday, December 23, the average price for a gallon of gas in the Sunshine State was $2.83, down 16 cents from 2024. Moreover, Florida's average was about 3 cents […]
Florida Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna (R) says she is in full support for gender-affirming care to have access restrictions put in place for minors. Recently, the House voted 215–201 to approve a bill blocking Medicaid funding for gender-affirming care for minors, which follows another bill, the Protect Children’s Innocence Act, that prohibits gender-affirming medical procedures […]
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Department of Education announced this week that it is reviewing Brown University’s security systems. The announcement comes after the shooting that took place earlier this month, which killed two students. “In the hours after the shooting, public reporting appeared to show that Brown’s campus surveillance and security system may not have […]
WASHINGTON – President Trump announced this week a plan for the Navy to build a new, large warship. The “battleship” is part of a larger project to create a “Golden Fleet.” The president called the new set of warships “Trump-class” battleships. The first ship will be the USS Defiant. Construction is set to begin “almost […]
Cory Mills Calls for Department of War to Prioritize American Companies in Defense Contracting Representative Cory Mills (R-FL) has introduced legislation requiring the Department of War to prioritize American companies with defense contracts. READ MORE. Governor Ron DeSantis: "Releasing habitual criminals instead of holding them accountable is a hallmark of the leftist approach to crime. […]
Joe Gruters Wants to Ban Smoking and Vaping Marijuana Products in Public Areas Sen. Joe Gruters (R-Sarasota) filed a bill to ban the smoking or vaping of marijuana products in certain public places last week. READ MORE. Governor Ron DeSantis: "Make the universities liable for student loans. Will see a change in behavior very quickly." […]
